By David Tepera, September 11, 2024
Did you know a Big Mac doesn’t cost $5.29, it costs your health. Netflix doesn’t cost $17.99, it costs your time. Social media isn’t free, it costs your focus.
The real question is “how are you investing your mental and physical health?”. We now live in a time of no patience. We all want immediate gratification, so who ever can deliver our needs the fastest, will get our business.
As an old-foggy, it still blows my mind that I can order something and receive it on my doorstep the same day. That is totally crazy to me.
But, what has also happened is people will no longer put in the hard work and time to reach a goal. No wonder 41.9% of adults in America are obese. Also, 1 in 5 children and adolescents in the US has obesity. People have stopped exercising, including raising children in the same environment.
When you cook and consume healthy meals, you’ll lose weight and feel better. But, no, we don’t have the discipline, so we’ll take pills and injections to lose the extra pounds. What’s the hidden cost for your laziness? I’ve heard that some of those new trendy injections can cost up to $600 dollars per month. I’m sure a gym membership, time on the treadmill or cycle is much less.
Listen, don’t get mad at me. I get emails all the time from people appreciating me keeping it real. Plus, I do my best to live the life I write, but I’m not perfect and neither are you.
Don’t beat yourself up for making mistakes. There’s not one of us who can cast stones. If you need to change your life, then today is that day. Yesterday was only a lesson, so how are you going to improve today?
Now, let’s get positive and recognize the benefit. For those who are exercising more, how has that changed your life? You quickly find out that exercise doesn’t only improve physical health, but it gives people a more positive outlook on life. There are many studies proving exercise and lifting weights helps with depression. I know because it saved my life, and that’s a testimony for another day.
I guarantee, people who have reduced their social media presence are much happier than those who don’t. You are what you think about. Surround yourself with positive people and let the wonders be attracted into your life. That’s a great benefit without any costs.